Chicken salad with celery
2 servings
20 minutes
Chicken salad with celery is a light, refreshing dish inspired by Italian culinary traditions. Its history begins in the Mediterranean region, where fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and simple yet rich flavors form the basis of gastronomy. Crunchy celery, refreshing cucumber, and sweet-sour green apple create a unique play of textures. Chicken fillet sautéed with paprika and Provençal herbs adds tenderness and depth of flavor. Dressed with natural yogurt mixed with lemon juice and black pepper, the salad gains harmonious freshness and a light spiciness. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and light festive gatherings and pairs wonderfully with white wine and crusty bread.
1
Pound the chicken fillet and fry it on a grill pan with your favorite spices. I used paprika, Provencal herbs, and a little salt.
- Chicken breast fillet: 1 piece
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Cut cucumber, celery, and half an apple into strips, cubes, or slices, whichever you prefer.
- Celery stalk: 1 piece
- Green apples: 0.5 piece
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
3
Add lemon juice and black ground pepper to the vegetables, and mix.
- Lemon juice: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Slice the fillet, add it to the salad, and dress with yogurt. You can sprinkle finely chopped cilantro when serving.
- Chicken breast fillet: 1 piece
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 100 g
